Eflite 40 amp ESC...

pherchris · 02-18-2007, 08:33 PM

Hi guys,

I'm setting up a Brio 10 with the recommended setup (Eflite 480, 40A ESC, TP 1320mAh 3Cell...). I'm having a problem with (what I think is) the ESC. I plug in the battery and the speed control initializes fine because I get the 2 beeps... but when I advance the throttle the motor sputters and spins erratically. Occasionally it will even stall out and not move at all while still drawing amperage. ESC and battery get pretty hot. I'm thinking it's defective, but wanted a second opinion. Nothing is shorting out from what I can see.

Thanks,

Chris.

MrKiwi · 02-18-2007, 09:39 PM

That sounds weird, maybe you should call Horizon and see what they say. It maybe deffective.

RADRICH · 02-18-2007, 09:41 PM

Check all connector pins and make sure none are bent.

pherchris · 02-19-2007, 12:01 AM

I'm running Deans ultra connectors for power and all of the rx connections look good. I sent an email to Horizon earlier today describing the issue... I'll post if they have a solution to the problem when I get a reply.

Any one else out there encounter something like this?

pherchris · 02-20-2007, 07:21 PM

Quick phone call to Horizon and we concluded that it is defective... Good news is they're sending me a new one free of shipping hassle or charge!

Chris.

66stang · 02-20-2007, 08:08 PM

I'm on my third 40amp Esc from them... Will not buy another!

**Uncle Brett** · 02-20-2007, 10:10 PM

Good thing you found out quickly what the problem was and it's being taken care of. It can get really frustrating trying to track down an electric power system problem. I've had similar problems, like you described, a few times and its usually a bad solder joint on either the battery or ESC.

flyin woodbutcher · 02-22-2007, 04:57 AM

	Quote: Originally Posted by 66stang
	I'm on my third 40amp Esc from them... Will not buy another!

me to you know, also on my 3rd bad 25 amp esc. They have great customer service. Only problem is that they just keep sending bad ones. No more E-flight esc for me .

FWB

pherchris · 02-22-2007, 05:05 PM

Thanks for the replies guys,

We'll see how long this new one lasts. If it decides not co-operate, I won't waste anymore time with it... I think a CC 35 is the way to go.

Chris.

02-18-2007, 08:33 PM	#1 (permalink)
pherchris Gone huckin' Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Chatham, ON, Canada Age: 19 Posts: 27	Eflite 40 amp ESC... Hi guys, I'm setting up a Brio 10 with the recommended setup (Eflite 480, 40A ESC, TP 1320mAh 3Cell...). I'm having a problem with (what I think is) the ESC. I plug in the battery and the speed control initializes fine because I get the 2 beeps... but when I advance the throttle the motor sputters and spins erratically. Occasionally it will even stall out and not move at all while still drawing amperage. ESC and battery get pretty hot. I'm thinking it's defective, but wanted a second opinion. Nothing is shorting out from what I can see. Thanks, Chris.

02-18-2007, 09:39 PM	#2 (permalink)
MrKiwi Obama 08!!!!!!!!!!! Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: San Jose, California, United States, North America, Earth Posts: 2,338 Blog Entries: 2 Awards Showcase Total Awards: 1	Re: Eflite 40 amp ESC... That sounds weird, maybe you should call Horizon and see what they say. It maybe deffective. __________________ Bayside R/C Tomcats Sheldons Hobbies World's longest thread!

02-18-2007, 09:41 PM	#3 (permalink)
RADRICH Hmmm...tastes like chicken!!!! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Louisville,KY Age: 43 Posts: 539	Re: Eflite 40 amp ESC... Check all connector pins and make sure none are bent. __________________ And once again, her voice is as of the buzzing of a bug in my ear!

02-19-2007, 12:01 AM	#4 (permalink)
pherchris Gone huckin' Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Chatham, ON, Canada Age: 19 Posts: 27	Re: Eflite 40 amp ESC... I'm running Deans ultra connectors for power and all of the rx connections look good. I sent an email to Horizon earlier today describing the issue... I'll post if they have a solution to the problem when I get a reply. Any one else out there encounter something like this?

02-20-2007, 07:21 PM	#5 (permalink)
pherchris Gone huckin' Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Chatham, ON, Canada Age: 19 Posts: 27	Re: Eflite 40 amp ESC... Quick phone call to Horizon and we concluded that it is defective... Good news is they're sending me a new one free of shipping hassle or charge! Chris.


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Uncle Brett Bad-ass Super Contributer! Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Huntington Beach CA. Posts: 1,020 Awards Showcase Total Awards: 1	Re: Eflite 40 amp ESC... Good thing you found out quickly what the problem was and it's being taken care of. It can get really frustrating trying to track down an electric power system problem. I've had similar problems, like you described, a few times and its usually a bad solder joint on either the battery or ESC.

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pherchris Gone huckin' Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Chatham, ON, Canada Age: 19 Posts: 27	Re: Eflite 40 amp ESC... Thanks for the replies guys, We'll see how long this new one lasts. If it decides not co-operate, I won't waste anymore time with it... I think a CC 35 is the way to go. Chris.

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